About the trip
The capital of Sikkim is a unique hill resort of northeast India and undoubtedly one of the most oft-visited ones. Perched on the ridge of a hill at an altitude of 1700 m, Gangtok is famous for its scenic beauty and spectacular views of the Kanchenjunga.
Accommodation
Included in the price
Darjeeling
- Sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary
- Full Day Sightseeing Tour with Pvt Transfers (Kanchenjunga Mountain, Ghoom Monastery, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda)
Pelling
- Sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary
- Full Day Sightseeing Tour with Pvt Transfers (Darap Village, Rimbi River, Khangchendzonga Waterfalls, Khecheopalri Lake, Yuksom)
Darjeeling
- Sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary
- Full Day Sightseeing Tour with Pvt Transfers (Kanchenjunga Mountain, Ghoom Monastery, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Japanese Temple & Peace Pagoda)
Pelling
- Sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary
- Full Day Sightseeing Tour with Pvt Transfers (Darap Village, Rimbi River, Khangchendzonga Waterfalls, Khecheopalri Lake, Yuksom)
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrival At Bagdogra & Proceed To Darjeeling (75 Kms/approx 2.5 Hrs)
On arrival at NJP Railway Station / IXB Bagdogra Airport, (413 Ft / 126 Mts) you will be met by our local representative at who will assist you to board your vehicle to to Darjeeling (6710 Ft / 2046 Mts, 100 Kms / 03 to 04 Hrs). Check in and over night at Hotel.
Day 2: Darjeeling Sightseeing
Early morning tour to Tiger Hills (8482 Ft / 2586 Mts at around 4 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (subject to clear weather). On way back visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast go for a half-day sight seeing of Japanese Temple, Peace pagoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday), Darjeeling Ropeway Ride (Ticket cost not included & will be approx INR 180.00 per person) Tenzing & Gombu Rock, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center (Closed on Sunday) & panoramic view of Tea Estate. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Darjeeling To Pelling (125 Kms/approx 5 Hrs)
- After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Pelling which is today emerging as the second biggest tourist destination in the state after Gangtok. Although in itself it is little more than a strip of road lined with hotels, its main USP is the breathtaking view it offers of the Khangchendzonga and surrounding ranges.
- On arrival check in at hotel & day free for leisure on own.
- Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 4: Pelling - Yuksom Excursion
After breakfast we drive to Yuksom (5840 Ft / 1780 Mts, 35 Kms / 02 Hrs) on way panoramic sightseeing of Darap Village, Rimbi Water fall & Hydro Project, Khecheopalri Lake (6000 Ft / 1829 Mts), it is one of the sacred Buddhist mountain lake and it is believed that whatever is wished in front of the lake comes true. Myth is that when a leaf falls on the placid clear water surface, it is picked by a bird & Kanchanjunga Water fall. A further drive takes you to Yuksom (the meeting place of three monks) - the first capital of Sikkim. This was the place where the first Chogyal (a ruling dynasty in Sikkim) was crowned. Evening Back to Pelling and Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5: Departure (150 Kms/approx 6 Hrs)
After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Bagdogra Airport/Jalpaiguri railway station for departure, back to home with beautiful memories of a life time trip.
